That's because all Japanese people were in fact two dimensional until the early 19th century. This probably contributed to their invention of the kite, as the leading cause of death, pre3D, was strong gusts of wind blowing the people out to sea, and drowning.

Has nobody notices what vainglorious tripe the themes in the European art seem to encapsulate ? Neo-Classisism/Romanticism was a disgusting period in European art. The Japanese guy's expression encapsulates my revulsion t this period nicely.

I expect to see LOL and ROFLMAO but all i see is"in my gay ass perception, the japanease one is actually amazing, but who the hell cares what i think anyways." oh, and the chain of comments like 1,000 comments long, that seems to get way less funny over time. in fact id say about the second copy of the comment is kinda funny, but not really.

Art is actually a very difficult term to define. The more I study art, the more the term becomes completely strange. Your opinion seems to reflect that of someone uneducated in art history. I believe your view of art in this manner is actually simply the view of one artistic movement. There have been many, many others.

Very good point. Also Id like to point out, print from the 1700's ≠ oil painting from the 1700's. Pretty sure advanced lithography which brought added subtle tone variations and much more realism was not an option at the time due to Japans foreign policy of isolationism.

So according to you, being bad at understanding jokes and understanding that Japanese wood-block printing inspired numbers of English and French artists, who used the techniques in their own artistic endeavours, like the hand-painted wallpaper that is seen from a little after this time period. That Japanese artists that were amazingly talented at capturing texture and movement with as little detail as possible is being able to recapture reality as realistically as possible? That's a very detailed-minded and nonunderstandable view of jokes

japan was isolated and was not influenced by any other countries for a long period of time. When the import ban was lifted Japan was actually a huge influence on art. Especially the Art Nouveau period. It is actually a very interesting happening in art history.

Upon reading Derek's comment, I have actually taken time to compile a list of art works (along with respective links to the works themselves) that are not realism and thus can be precisely recreated by a two year old:

Its like no one understands the joke of the picture, and seem to be taking this as a literal translation of someone saying "Japan sucks at art". I'm talking to you Aesthete, John, and Deej810, you morons. Get off the internet if you don't understand it.

Honestly, I don't see any depth in the japanese picture. it may mean something, but that doesn't mean that it is good art. If a third grader has a really good opinion about something in an essay but can't write at all, that doesnt mean that that kid is good at writing!

Congratulations, you're an art history major (Note that I didn't capitalize any of those words, because it's not a real major or profession) and you need to let the world know, because the fat girls in your class and mommy and pappy don't give you enough attention. If you can afford a large enough canvas, I would love for you to paint my erection.

none of these comments have anything to do with art its just arguing remember these two sayings arguing over the internet is like being in the special Olympics even if you win you're still retarded and the internet makes your balls grow ten times bigger kinda like the end of the Grinch that stole Christmas

Nonsense. Both are just different in it’s way of expression. Reproducing “reality” like the western art is a wonderful skill technically, but who says that’s the only real art? Thanks to “Japan, you suck at art”, we have become famous worldwide with our culture and art. Take “manga” for instance!! I invite everybody to take a moment and research a little bit more of the Japanese art, and you will realize that it is full of creativity, and what is posted on this page is merely an example of the seed that has grown the wonderful culture and minds we have today.

In a world. Where your mom has AIDS and terrorizes the night, comes the story of a small boy, with a small penis. Would he make it to 18? Would he ever know another woman's touch besides his AIDS mom? From the mind of M. Night Shyamalongadingdong, this summer, meet... AIDS MOM.

In your opinion any two year old could create such works of art, then why don't they? You are probably under the impression modern art is so easy you...or your two year old could do it, but the problem is you don't, you haven't and you won't...

the first five are pretty meaningless unless one is immersed in the context in which they were created, as i doubt very many people are these days. the last one, on the other hand, had a simple but universal message; "Why you little--!"

what's funny is i just lost 40 minutes of my life reading nonsensical dribble about absolutely nothing, and i really don't mind. The epic failures of the past intersecting with the inexplicable occurrence of the future of the most self destructive species on the planet.... It's nice to see some funny nonsense coming from the minds of a bunch of over developed neanderthals. It a good break from reality to be able to step into the mind of a bunch of moron. Thanks guys

the Japanese one is an example of a woodblock print from the Tokugawa era, there were lots of different art forms from this time including painting. This is a portrait of a kabuki actor, it was supposed to look comical, it was the style of acting at the time to have distinctive facial expressions. If you want to see good woodblock prints from this time look at the artist Hokusai, he does some brilliant landscapes that can rival any European master. Also, the mediums are totally different, so the comparison really isn't fair. If the European examples were woodblock as well instead of paintings I would understand.

so according to you, having the word demon in your username makes you hardcore and intimidating? that's a very narrow-minded and ignorant view of being socially acceptable as a human being outside of the friendless and soul-sucking realm of the internet.

this is just stpid there is no need to attack someone else's painting just because its not to everyone else's liking. you dont here japanese people saying other countries suck when it comes to making video games or something stupid like that

Hokusai was alright but still doesn't really compare. Can we just call it what it is? I mean Japan's art back then was obviously less advanced. Can we just stop trying to pretend that this isn't the case? Call a fucking duck a duck, instead of trying to squeeze them into the same box as Dali or Picasso or something. Stupid art majors all trying to polish a turd.

So in accordance with the prophecy I can eat this sandwich instead of going to my art history class? That is a very narrow-minded view of what the sandwich wishes. I'm sure if the sandwich had its way it wouldn't want to be eaten at all.